Which of the following statements describes pressure at the centre of a hurricane?

A. It is lower than the surroundings at the surface and higher than the surroundings aloft.
B. It is lower than the surroundings at the surface and lower than the surroundings aloft.
C. It is higher than the surroundings at the surface and lower than the surroundings aloft.
D. It is higher than the surroundings at the surface and higher than the surroundings aloft.


Answer: A

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